Up to 10% of children have developmental disabilities, but screening is often ineffective. These authors describe the pitfalls of developmental screening, and offer guidelines for effective screening.

In a new analysis, 67 instruments were recommended out of almost 250 for screening, assessment, and diagnosis, with a focus on easy-to-use, culturally appropriate tools, experts noted.

The CDC has now changed that to 75% of children could meet a milestone. Free developmental screening was available on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at Southern Boone County Library.

The University Developmental Assessment Clinics (UDAC) evaluates children with developmental disabilities or children with developmental concerns. For infants, children, and youth, our services ...

The tool was designed to pinpoint development progress and catch delays in children up to the age of 6. Yeung’s team looked at reports recorded by parents at 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months.

Executive function—top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions—have long ...

For clinicians, consider how a child’s strengths can inform your assessment and intervention strategies. Make sure you don’t only focus on what children can’t do or need support with.

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